Watercolours and Drawing from Scratch

About this course

The course introduces drawing skills used in watercolour painting, including line, shape, proportion, relationships between objects and their surroundings, composition and tonality. Participants explore hue, value and saturation through colour-mixing exercises, working from studio objects and photographs. Teaching combines practical sessions with individual verbal feedback, informal group critiques and a Personal Learning Plan developed around each learner’s goals. The course is described as suitable for complete beginners, although the source also states that some prior knowledge of art materials, tools and techniques is required.

What you'll learn

• Apply foundational watercolour techniques
• Use drawing exercises to examine line, shape, proportion and tonality
• Mix colours while considering hue, value and saturation
• Develop basic compositions from objects and photographs
• Evaluate work through individual feedback and group critique

Is this course right for you?

The course is presented as an introduction for complete beginners, while also stating that some prior knowledge of art materials, tools and techniques is required. Sessions involve individual project work alongside informal group critiques and tutor feedback. It is intended for learners aged 19 or over on 31 August before the course starts.

• Includes informal group critiques as well as individual feedback.
• Carers can enrol with assistance at the provider’s reception.

Before you go

• Participants need an A4 sketchbook and pencil.
• Participants need their own watercolour paints, brushes and watercolour paper.
• The tutor can advise on materials during the first session.
• Watercolour paper is available to buy in class.